Compliance Analyst - ADGM

About the role

This position focuses on upholding regulatory standards within the UAE, specifically concerning suspicious activity reporting. You will play a crucial role in identifying and escalating potential financial crimes to relevant authorities.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Ensure adherence to all UAE regulations and guidelines for reporting suspicious activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to review, decide on, and report suspicious transactions promptly, covering potential money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions violations.
• Work with internal departments to enhance the quality of suspicious activity reports and other official submissions to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Meet all regulatory deadlines for submissions to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit.
• Assist in implementing new compliance initiatives and improving existing systems, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in compliance roles.
• At least 2 years of focused experience in writing Suspicious Activity Reports.
• 3 years of experience in financial crime compliance, with a preference for candidates familiar with AML and transaction monitoring processes in the UAE.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear and comprehensive suspicious activity reports.
• Solid understanding of financial crime compliance principles.
• Strong knowledge of regulations and guidelines pertaining to suspicious activities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to function effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent Mac applications.

Nice to have

• Experience using compliance software and tools.
• Holding professional certifications in compliance or Anti-Money Laundering (AML).

Skills & tools

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Mac equivalents.

Practical notes

• This role may involve remote work arrangements.